1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 559 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB4 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 77 L |
